Suunto 9 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Suunto 9 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Suunto 9 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Operating System - Tizen OS
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Activity/Sport Multisport -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 50 mm 40 mm
Height 50 mm 40 mm
Depth 16.8 mm 10.9 mm
Weight 81 g 26 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Aluminium
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level, sleep duration, recovery time, sleep quality score Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features VO2 max, Bluetooth Smart technology, alarm, countdown timer, weather information, Route guidance Music remote handling, camera remote control, automatic exercise recognition, Wireless PowerShare support
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls SMS, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface, rotating bezel
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Type LED - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 300 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size - 1.2"
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type Sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel -
Case Details White Pink gold aluminium | Aqua black aluminium | Cloud silver aluminium
BAND Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width 24 mm 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 130-220 mm -
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour White Mod grey | Pink gold | Aqua black | Cloud silver
STORAGE Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Storage Capacity - 4 GB
User Memory - 1.4 GB
RAM Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
RAM Size - 768 MB
CPU Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Manufacturer - Samsung
CPU Type - Exynos 9110
Clock Speed - 1.15 GHz
BATTERY Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity - 247 mAh
Battery Life 14 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Watch mode - up to 14 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 7 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 170 hours
Typical usage - up to 43 hour(s)
Low usage - up to 95 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Suunto 9 Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Included Accessories Charging cable Wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software SuuntoPlus Smart Caddi
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H MIL-STD 810G, IP68
SAR Value - 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.101 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R830
Warranty 2-year warranty 1-year warranty
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